Justice reporter Perry Stein discusses Donald Trump's felony conviction for falsifying records, potential impact on his political future, legal challenges post-verdict, and implications for the upcoming election.
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Donald Trump's historic conviction marks him as the first American president found guilty of a felony.
The potential scenario of a convicted felon, Donald Trump, running for President raises unprecedented concerns for voters.
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A New York jury has found former U.S. president Donald Trump guilty of 34 charges of falsifying business records to conceal payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels.
This makes Trump the first American president to be found guilty of a felony.
Just six months out from election day, voters are left with an unprecedented scenario in which a convicted felon could become the next President of the United States.
Perry Stein is a justice reporter for the Washington Post, where she is also the co-author of the Trump Trials newsletter. She's here to talk about the conviction and what comes next for Trump and America.